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Brain Tumour Awareness Month

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Learn about brain tumours and how Macmillan can support you if you have been diagnosed.

Types of brain tumours

There are many different types of brain tumour. Primary brain tumours start in the brain and are usually named after the cell they develop from, or the part of the brain they start in. The most common type of brain tumours are called gliomas, which develop from cells that look like glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. 

Secondary brain tumours (also called brain metastases) are tumours that start somewhere else in the body and spread to the brain.

Support for people diagnosed with a brain tumour

If you have been diagnosed with a brain tumour Macmillan can help.
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Accessing Macmillan services

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Local support

We can help you find support in your local area, so you can speak to people who understand what you or your loved are going through. 
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More information from other organisations

Hear from people affected by brain tumours

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Read about Beth's cancer journey

"I refuse to allow it to define me. I just won’t let it." After being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, Beth carried on working and refused to let her diagnosis define her. Read about Beth's cancer journey.

Brain cancer forum on the online community

The Online Community is a place to chat to others who know what you or your loved one are going through. Visit our brain cancer forum and Glioblastoma multiforme brain tumour forum to talk with people who have been affected by brain cancer, share your experience, and ask an expert your questions.

We also have a dedicated Cancer carers forum and a Family and friends of people with cancer forum.

How you can help during Brain Tumour Awareness Month

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Fundraise

With tons of fundraising events and ideas, as well as supporting you every step of the way, join Team Macmillan to raise money for people diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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Donate

Almost 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK. Donate today to help us do whatever it takes to improve cancer support for everyone. 

 

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Volunteer

Make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. We have volunteering roles to suit you, wherever your skills lie and however much times you can give.